Trump Escalates False Claims About Ballot Fraud as Early Voting Surges

White House won’t unequivocally declare that Trump condemns white supremacists. Trump suggests he might not “allow” a change in debate rules as commission vows announcement within 48 hours. U.S. deaths top 207,000 as cases surpass 7.2 million. The CDC projects up to another 25,000 deaths by October 24. GOP lawmakers break with Trump over white supremacist remarks. Trump launches xenophobic attacks after failing again to condemn white supremacy. Source: Trump thinks he did well in debate, but it may eventually sink in that he didn’t. Source: debates commission to announce changes in 24-48 hours, nothing has been ruled out. Trump and Biden campaigns react to possible changes in rules for the remaining debates. Martin Luther King III on Trump’s refusal to condemn white supremacy. Whit House attacks media to deflect on Trump’s call for far-right group to “stand by”. White House stands by Trump’s baseless claims about ballot fraud. Chris Wallace on chaotic debate: Trump bears “primary responsibility” for what happened. Virus surge prompts Trump to move Wisconsin rally. More than half of states see rise in new cases. FDA chief pledges to stand by vaccine guidelines despite political pressure. Moderna: vaccine won’t be widely available until Spring 2021. Companies & cities brace for unrest around Election Day. Officials fear violence at polling places. GOP Texas Governor orders sharp reduction in drop-off locations for mail in ballots. Trump’s call for supporters to “watch” polling places raises fears of intimidation & violence.

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